Given that metaverse is ultimately a virtual projection of real
things, every service or experience offered in the metaverse in
effect relies on underlying digital content – whether in the
form of images, sounds, videos, characters, visual effects, text,
software, design, or a combination of all.
The regulatory landscape governing digital content and
intellectual property is the primary legal regime for the
governance and growth of content in the metaverse. However, there
continue to be rising concerns on the effectiveness of our existing
legal regime that struggles to cope with the once-unthinkable use
and dependence on technology for consumption of content and user
interaction. Let's gaze into the crystal ball and discuss the
key challenges and opportunities we foresee.
